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[The Indomitable DrugS]

Pats are 7 point dogs to Houston and the Bengals are 9 point dogs to the Indomitable Jets.

Looks like both teams will probably be resting starters for at least the 2nd half instead of going full bore on the road for the 3 seed against teams that need a win.

I see no upside at all for both teams subjecting themselves to tough road games against desperate teams.

In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if both teams felt more comfortable about facing Indy in the 2nd round as opposed to going all the way across country to play a fresh hot San Diego team in warm weather.

The Jets will kill the Bengals bench warmers - and New England could get slaughtered with an undrafted rookie qb playing in place of Brady - and Moss and Welker being replaced by special teams journeyman Aiken and a 7th round rookie draft pick in Edellman who played QB at Kent State last year.

Both teams really could get crushed. They would be foolish to risk anyone - as both teams are banged up enough as it is.